I'm primarily, though not exclusively, a landscape painter. My subjects usually come from walks or journeys through the natural environment, around my home, or when travelling. Recently, I have started using an iPad rather than a sketchbook to make an initial sketch of my chosen subject. This allows me not only to work out the composition in monochrome, but also to do a colour study. My aim when working on the final painting is to create a strong composition and interesting colour relationships. I build up the image in layers, continually making adjustments until these objectives have been achieved. This process results in an interesting surface texture, which is an integral part of the work. The painting is finished when I feel all the elements are in harmony.
I have exhibited my work in many group exhibitions, and in the past few years, my paintings have been selected for the New English Art Club’s Annual Exhibition, the Society of Women Artists' Annual Exhibition, and the Royal Watercolour Society’s Contemporary Watercolour Competition.
From 1985 to 1993, I was a freelance illustrator with clients in both publishing and advertising. Past clients have included Virago, Jonathan Cape, The Oxford University Press, The Telegraph, The Observer, The Times Educational Supplement, BT, and Chrysalis TV. A few years ago, I decided to write and illustrate a children’s book titled 'Clara The Camel Needs Help From Her Friends', which I self-published in 2018.
In the 1990s, I was commissioned by JD Weatherspoon to create several paintings and prints for their pubs.
Over the years, other creative employment has included designing, making, and selling knitwear and textile jewellery, mural painting, and specialist decoration, and part-time art teaching. However, now my sole focus is on painting.